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Where can college take you? What career is best suited to your abilities and passions? In this pathway, you will explore your options, identify your own strengths and needs, and learn about potential careers and funding options for college.

From there, we’ll help you identify your degree and career goals. This pathway will provide you with a sense of place at Highline College in your first 30 college credits and help you develop a career goal while taking common courses that lead to your transfer or professional technical degree.

    Degree & Certificate Types

    Transfer Degrees

    If you plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university, see Transfer Institutions listed under each program. Because transfer requirements and pre-requisites vary, check with an advisor to help you plan.
    • Associate of Arts (AA)
    • Associate of Science (AS)
    • Associate of Applied Science –Transfer 90+ Credits(AAS-T)

    Professional Technical Degrees and Certificates

    Professional-Technical programs help you launch a new career or build on your current one right after graduation from Highline College. Choose from a variety of high-demand career fields. Note: Although most professional-technical degrees are not designed to transfer to a 4-year college or university, some do. Look for “AAS-Transfer (90+ credits)” on each program page and talk to an advisor to plan your degree.
    • Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
    • Certificates 45+ Credits
    • Certificates <45 Credits

    4-Year Degree in a Professional Technical Area

    • Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS)

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